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Viroxyn® MSDS

ISSUE DATE: 15 March, 2004
PRODUCT: Viroxyn (Isopropyl Alcohol Tincture of Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13%)
NDC: 66774-1001-1 - See Note 1.

SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION

Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other %(optional)
(Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s))

Isopropanol (CAS 67-63-0) 400ppm 400ppm TWA (980mg/m3) 70%

NFPA Health = 0 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 0

SECTION III – PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Boiling Point: >180° F
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): 733
• Vapor Density (AIR = 1): >2.0
• Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.878
• Melting Point: NA
  Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): >7.0
• Solubility in Water: 100%
• Appearance and Odor: Clear, colorless with characteristic of IPA

SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

• Flash Point (Method Used): 78° F (TCC)
• Flammable Limits: NA
• LEL: 2
• UEL: 12.0

Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water spray, water fog, alcohol type foam.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear proper protection, fight fire from safe distance.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Releases vapor below ambient temperatures. Vapors may travel long distances before igniting and flashing to vapor source.

SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:

Unstable: No
Stable: Yes
Conditions to Avoid: NA

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Anhydride, Isocyanate and Organometallic contamination.

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Thermal decomposition or burning may produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur: No
Will Not Occur: Yes
Conditions to Avoid: NA

SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Route(s) of Entry:

Inhalation? Yes
Skin? Yes
Ingestion? Yes

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):

Prolonged breathing of vapors may cause coughing, shortness of breath, intoxication. Eye contact may cause moderate irritation. Material can affect mucous tissue and/or aggravate mucous membrane dysfunction. Ingestion may cause gastric distress. Excessive ingestion may lead to coma or death.

Carcinogenicity:

NTP? NA
IARC Monographs? NA
OSHA Regulated? NA

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Coughing, dizziness and watery eyes

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Sensitive or inflamed skin may become irritated.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures: If large quantities are ingested, administer warm water and contact physician. With eye contact, flush with water. If irritation persists, contact physician.

SECTION VII – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Eliminate all sources of ignition and flush with large quantities of water spray.

Waste Disposal Method: Atomize into an incinerator where appropriate federal, state and local regulations allow.

Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Flammable. Keep away from sparks, flames or high temperatures.

Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Read and follow labeled directions for use.

SECTION VIII – CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): NA

Ventilation
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical (General): Yes
Special: NA
Other: NA

Protective Gloves: NA

Eye Protection: Goggles: Use eye bath if eye contact occurs.

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: NA

Work / Hygienic Practices: Good hygienic practice.

Note 1 (Explanation of NDC Number): The US FDA National Drug Code Number (NDC) is the ten (10) digit registration number of a human drug product, manufactured under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP as defined at 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211), and marketed in the USA after being listed with the US Food and Drug Administration by the manufacturer or distributor per 21 CFR 201.2 and 21 CFR 207.35(b)(3).